BRENTWOOD — Most churchgoers say tithing is a biblical command and give at least 10 percent of their income. But they have more diverse opinions on the “where” and “how” of tithing.
More than three in four American Protestant churchgoers say tithing is a biblical command that still applies today (77 percent), according to a Lifeway Research study. One in 10 (10 percent) say it is not. And 13 percent are uncertain about the matter.
Compared to 2017, fewer churchgoers today believe tithing is a biblical command that still applies (77 percent v. 83 percent) and more are not sure (13 percent v. 10 percent).
“Giving 10 percent of your earnings to God is still a widespread standard among churchgoers,” said Scott McConnell, executive director of Lifeway Research. [Read more…]